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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.28, 2,167.12 and 622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.28, 2,167.12 and 622.88 is: 933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.28 : 2,167.12 = 622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.28/2,167.12 = 622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.28x = 2,167.12 × 622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.28x = 1,349,855.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,855.71/1,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.98

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